Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Redcliffe – Queens Beach North?

January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Redcliffe – Queens Beach North. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.

Plan your trip to Redcliffe – Queens Beach NorthEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.

Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Wind: windy season (local thermal wind)
  • Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
  • Air: 28°C by day, 21°C at night
  • Weather: 27 sunny days, 19 rainy days

Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Redcliffe – Queens Beach North?

January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Redcliffe – Queens Beach North. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.

How warm is the water at Redcliffe – Queens Beach North in January?

About 28°C: no wetsuit.

What is the weather like at Redcliffe – Queens Beach North in January?

Around 28°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 19 rainy days.

Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?

Within 1,500 km: Noosa – Noosa River (windy season), Wellington Point (windy season) & Nouméa – Anse Vata (18 windy days).

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